Detecting DNA Mutations: Hands-on Variant Analysis using Galaxy (Beginner-Friendly)
Master Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows using the open-source Galaxy platform.
Course Description
Unlock the power of genomic data science in this beginner-friendly, hands-on course designed for aspiring bioinformaticians and life scientists. You will navigate the complete DNA Variant Analysis pipeline using Galaxy, a powerful web-based platform that eliminates the need for complex command-line programming.The curriculum focuses on detecting Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) and Indels from raw sequencing data. You will learn to perform rigorous Quality Control (QC), align reads to a reference genome, and utilize AI-driven variant callers like DeepVariant to identify genetic mutations. By the end of this course, you will be able to interpret biological data for applications in precision medicine, cancer research, and genetic diagnostics, all while ensuring your research is reproducible and transparent.The curriculum focuses on detecting Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs) and Indels from raw sequencing data. You will learn to perform rigorous Quality Control (QC), align reads to a reference genome, and utilize AI-driven variant callers like DeepVariant to identify genetic mutations. By the end of this course, you will be able to interpret biological data for applications in precision medicine, cancer research, and genetic diagnostics, all while ensuring your research is reproducible and transparent.
What You'll Learn
"Understand the fundamental architecture of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data.Master the Galaxy interface for building and automating reproducible workflows.
Perform raw data assessment using FastQC and MultiQC.
Map DNA sequences to reference genomes using tools like BWA-MEM or Bowtie2.
Identify genetic mutations using industry-standard Variant Callers.
Annotate discovered variants to understand their functional impact on proteins.
Visualize genomic alignments using the Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV). "
Curriculum
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"Day 1: Basics of DNA & Mutations
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Day 2: Introduction to NGS & Galaxy
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Day 3: Data Quality & Preparation
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Day 4: Alignment & Variant Calling
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Day 5: Mutation Visualization & Interpretation"
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